DMC 522Fern Green
DMC 522 — Fern Green
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #969E7E
- RGB
- 150, 158, 126
- Anchor
- 860
- DMC code
- 522
Nearest DMC colors to 522
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 522 is out of stock.
- DMC 3053
Green Gray
ΔE 1.9
- DMC 3052
Green Gray Medium
ΔE 5.3
- DMC 3022
Brown Gray Medium
ΔE 5.4
- DMC 523
Fern Green Light
ΔE 6.3
- DMC 989
Forest Green
ΔE 6.5
- DMC 3364
Pine Green
ΔE 7.7
- DMC 642
Beige Gray Dark
ΔE 8.7
- DMC 3011
Khaki Green Dark
ΔE 8.8
- DMC 3023
Brown Gray Light
ΔE 9.9
- DMC 988
Forest Green Medium
ΔE 10.1
- DMC 3013
Khaki Green Light
ΔE 10.3
- DMC 3347
Yellow Green Medium
ΔE 10.4
Frequently asked questions
- What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 522?
- DMC 522 (Fern Green) converts to Anchor 860. Cross-brand conversions are the closest available match, not an identical thread — DMC and Anchor shades can differ slightly, so check a physical shade card for colors that matter.
- What is the hex code for DMC 522?
- DMC 522 (Fern Green) is #969E7E in hex, or RGB 150, 158, 126. This is an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview — real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.
- Which DMC colors are closest to 522?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 522 are Green Gray (DMC 3053), Green Gray Medium (DMC 3052), Brown Gray Medium (DMC 3022), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 522 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.